Note: To bind an aircraft with an electronic speed controller that
powers the receiver through the throttle
channel (ESC/BEC), insert the
How To Program
SmartSafe is automatically set when hold last command failsafe or Preset
failsafe is programmed or the system is bound. Note: It's important to have
the throttle stick in the low position to store low throttle during binding
To Test
Confirm the failsafe setting is correct by turning off the transmitter. The throttle
should go to the preset low throttle position.
A CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is restrained on the ground. If failsafe is
not set, your aircraft might advance to mid or full throttle.
Hold Last Command
If you lose connection, all channels except for throttle channel hold last given command and the aircraft
continues on its path. So, if you were turning when connection was lost, your aircraft would continue turning.
How to Program
1 .Leave the bind plug in the bind port through the entire binding process. 2.Remove bind plug only after
receiver connects to transmitter
To Test
Confirm the failsafe settings are correct by turning off the transmitter. All channels except for the throttle
should hold the last command.
A
bind plug into the BATT/BIND port in the receiver and the throttle lead into
the throttle (THRO) port. Proceed to Step #2.
4.Press and hold the trainer button while powering on transmitter.
5.Thesystem will connect within a few seconds. Once connected, the LED on the
receiver will go solid indicating connection.
6.Remove the bind plug from the BATT/BND port on the receiver. Power off
the transmitter and store the bind plug in a convenient place.
NOTICE: Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode
the next time the power is turned on.
7.After setting up your model, rebind the system so the true low throttle and
neutral control surface positions are set.
FAILSAFES
When you bind your transmitter, you are programming the receiver with failsafe
defaults. If connection is lost between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver
immediately operates in those preprogrammed default positions. Those positions
are failsafes. The AR8000 has three failsafes: SmartSafe Failsafe, Hold Last
Command Failsafe, and Preset Failsafe. •Shuts off electric motor and reduces
gas/glow engines to idle if signal is lost •If throttle is at any position other than
low, the ESC won't arm
CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is restrained on the ground. If
failsafe is not set, your aircraft might advance to mid or full throttle.
Preset Failsafe________________________
If the signal is lost, all channels are driven to their failsafe position set during
binding.
Preset Failsafe is ideal for sailplanes, as spoliers can be deployed during loss of
signal, preventing a flyaway.
How To Program
1.Insert the bind plug and power on the receiver.
2.When the receiver LEDs blink indicating bind mode, remove bind plug before
binding the transmitter to the receiver.
3.LED lights will continue to blink.
4.Move transmitter's control sticks and switches to the desired Preset Failsafe
positions then turn it on in bind mode.
5.The system should connect in less than 15 seconds.
NOTICE: Failsafe features vary according to receiver, so if using a receiver other
than the AR8000, consult your receiver's instructions for
the failsafes that apply.
Before flight, ALWAYS confirm your binding is good and failsafe is
set. To do this, make sure the system is connected, turn your
transmitter off. Confirm that low-throttle is active.
CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is restrained on the ground. If failsafe is
SmartSafe Failsafe
SmartSafe Failsafe is always active in both hold last command failsafe and in preset failsafe. SmartSafe is a safety feature on the throttle channel only that offers the
following benefits:
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2. Power the receiver. The LED on the receiver will be flashing, indicating the receiver is ready
binding process.
3. Move the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions throttle and
neutral control positions).
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